Each should receive their trademark within three months, says the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All of this is a bit of a surprise considering the attention they draw from all sides.

According to both applications, the Palin’s wanted to make sure that only they could use their names, especially in political circles.

According to Sarah Palin’s application, she wants to protect her name, or “mark,” for business and advertising purposes, political elections, entertainment services and for “providing motivational speaking services in the field of politics.”

Bristol Palin’s is focused on “providing motivational speaking services in the field of life choices.”